f. Walk around to the other side of the bed
g. Ask the client to roll away from you just enough that you can pull the tucked flap flat onto the bed
h. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back
Note: Alternatively, you can drape the sling over the client while the client is in a side-lying position with
the hips and knees flexed. Tuck the edge closest to the bed under the client by pushing down into the
mattress. Have the client roll onto his/her back. Walk around to the other side of the bed and ask client to
roll away from you just enough that you can pull the tucked flap onto the bed. Ask the client to roll onto
his/her back. Some caregivers find land marking is easier using this method with this sling design.
3. Locate the storage pouch between the client’s thighs. This storage pouch (made of Spacer Fabric) houses the
midline leg straps. Thread the leg straps through the midline leg straps.
4. Attach the loops on the straps to the carry bar on the lift
a. Make sure you use the same colour loops on both sides of the sling (i.e., if you use blue on the left leg
strap, use blue on the right leg strap)
b. Remember: Short loops for Shoulders, and Long loops for Legs if you want the client to be lifted in an
upright seated position. The Comfort Recline Sling maintains the client is a more upright position than
other slings.
The Comfort Recline Sling is not design to be applied when the client is sitting in a chair/wheelchair
.
Important note: Once you have reached the point at which there is tension on the straps but the client has not
yet been lifted off of the surface, STOP THE LIFT. Make sure all straps are securely fastened to the carry bar and
that the sling has not shifted position on the client’s body (i.e., it is not slipping up the client’s back and there no
folds or wrinkles in the sling fabric). If you notice anything of concern, stop the lift, and reassess the situation.
Sling removal
The Comfort Recline can only be removed when the client is supine due to the sling design.
When the client is lying down
:
1. Remove the leg straps from the client’s legs and insert the straps into the storage pouch.
2. Assist the client to roll onto his or her side – have him or her help as much as possible.
3. Tuck the sling under the client’s back,
pushing down into mattress
to reduce friction between the sling and the
client’s skin
4. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back
5. Walk around to the other side of the bed
6. Ask the client to roll away from you just enough that you can pull the tucked sling out from under the client
7. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back
